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Termination without notice in Germany: Requirements and consequences
A termination without notice (fristlose Kündigung) ends employment immediately with no notice period. This brings serious consequences: sudden income loss…
Special protection against dismissal in Germany: what you need to know
Special protection against dismissal exists to give certain vulnerable groups of employees extra security. Dismissals of these protected employees, e.g.,…
Unfair dismissal claim costs: what employees really pay
Being fired often comes out of nowhere – and employees have only three weeks to decide whether to challenge the…
Labour law regulations in the event of termination during pregnancy
The Maternity Protection Act (Mutterschutzgesetz) protects pregnant employees from dismissal during pregnancy and after childbirth. It aims to safeguard the…
Fixed-term employment contract: What employees need to know!
Fixed-term employment contracts are common in Germany and can be useful, but they also come with legal risks and weaker…
Dismissal Protection Act – your rights in Germany
The Unfair Dismissal Protection Act protects – among other things – employees from wrongful termination. It limits valid dismissals to…
Reference letter after termination: How to request your certificate
Even though employment references have become somewhat less important in recent years, many employers, especially in the public sector and…
Return of the company laptop and phone after termination
When employees resign (or are terminated) in Germany, they have to return company devices like laptops and phones by the…
How to register as unemployed after termination in Germany
Employees whose employment relationship ends due to termination or a termination agreement must register as “seeking work” with the Federal…
Employment ban during pregnancy: your rights under German labour law
An employment ban during pregnancy regulates the period during which an expectant mother is medically prohibited from working. There are…